ACRC at the 2023 DSA Conference

ACRC at the 2023 DSA Conference

Members of the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) are convening two panels at this year’s Development Studies Association Conference, focusing on experiences of decoloniality in action and investigating the politics underpinning crises in African cities. Being...
Translating research into positive urban action for Accra

Translating research into positive urban action for Accra

By Rosebella Apollo, ACRC research uptake officer Accra in perspective Accra serves as Ghana’s capital, economic hub and critical link to the global economy. The city is estimated to host almost 5.5 million people, equating to the highest population density in Ghana....
Exploring practical pathways for urban reform in Nairobi

Exploring practical pathways for urban reform in Nairobi

By Rosebella Apollo, ACRC research uptake officer The ACRC Nairobi team convened a final research uptake workshop on 9-10 March 2023. The two-day event aimed to stimulate policymakers, community representatives, county government officials, urban practitioners and...